A San Francisco girl’s bathroom room goes lip-smackingly bold

Chameleon-like, durable and low maintenance, fiber cement gives home exteriors of all shapes and styles a winning edge

Expansive indoor-outdoor living sold a couple on this midcentury California home, now brimming with vintage finds collected over time

Wet places and wood can be a match made in design heaven — see great examples and get tips for sealing and installing bathroom wood here

Fingerprints, stains, resealing requirements ... who needs ’em? These countertop materials look great with little effort

Mechanical ventilation can actually be better for your home than the natural kind. Find out the whys and hows here

Quell your fears of cooking splashes, cleaning nightmares and dust with these tips from the pros

Children ran from the scary dark walls in this spare room, but white paint and new flooring put fears and style travesties to rest

Not everyone wants a marble bath. Bring organic warmth to counters, walls or floors with these hard-wearing alternatives

DIYers and budget-minded remodelers often look to this countertop material, which can last for decades with the right maintenance